Senior Technical Architect
Japan
Job Description
Senior Technical Architect
Others, Tokyo

Job Summary

Key roles include guiding PPA optimization, leading timing sign-off, and directing tape-out milestones.
Familiarity of the below tools like
Design Compiler, Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, ICC2, StarRC, VC SpyGlass. 
He/She should understand how decisions made at the RTL stage affect synthesis, timing, power, congestion, testability, and physical implementation. 
He/She need to anticipate downstream issues early, coordinate across all design functions, drive timing/power/area (PPA) optimization holistically, and lead the team through signoff and successful tape-out.
Key Responsibilities
•    Team Leadership: Good to have team lead skills like Mentoring engineers, assigning tasks, and track project convergence metrics.
•    Flow Execution: Must have good experience in Synthesis, Constraints generation, LEC, STA. Good to have PD execution experience like owning block - floorplanning, place-and-route (PnR), and clock tree synthesis (CTS).
•    Sign-off and Verification: Drive static timing analysis (STA), physical verification (DRC/LVS), and low-power checks.
•    Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with RTL, DFT, and EDA vendors to resolve bottlenecks.
Requirements and Qualifications
•    Experience: 5 to 10 years in semiconductor physical design with tape-out success.
•    Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in advanced process nodes and EDA tools (e.g. Synopsys IC Compiler, PrimeTime).
•    Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
•    Soft Skills: Strong project management, communication, and debugging capabilities

Key Responsibilities

1. To design and architect large-scale solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
2. To train and develop team so as to ensure that there is an adequate supply of trained manpower in the said technology and delivery risks are mitigated.
3. To continuously upskill with cutting-edge tech to deliver high-quality, future-proof solutions meeting client expectations and industry standards.
4. To leverage domain/tech expertise to gather client needs, deliver solutions, and craft a technology strategy aligned with business goals.

Skill Requirements

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